American Airlines

Principal Engineer, IT Systems Engineering

American Airlines • $120K — $150K *
Fort Worth, TX 76137In-Person
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Computer Science or equivalent experience
  • 8 years experience as a software/platform engineer
  • 5 years experience with Kubernetes and cloud technologies
  • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes operator code in Go
  • Strong technical expertise in Kubernetes architecture

Responsibilities

  • Build, test, and maintain custom Kubernetes operators
  • Collaborate with teams to identify and design solutions
  • Lead a team of software engineers in best practices
  • Support engineers in using the multi-tenant platform
  • Communicate technical roadmaps to stakeholders
  • Deliver architectural solutions meeting technology standards
  • Evaluate and improve deployment processes

Benefits

  • Travel perks for exploring over 365 destinations
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits starting day one
  • Wellness programs for personal development
  • 401(k) program with employer contributions after one year
  • Additional benefits including employee assistance and discounts on travel services
Full Job Description
7/6/26

Location: DFW Headquarters Building 7 (DFW-SV07)
Cities: Fort Worth - TX
Requisition ID: 86672

Job Description

What you'll do

As noted above, this list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.
  • Building, testing, and maintaining custom Kubernetes operators that power American's multi-tenant runtime platform
  • Working across squads and teams to identify, prioritize, and architect solutions
  • Leading a team of software engineers in following best practices to develop highly resilient, efficient, maintainable software
  • Utilizing your deep understanding of Kubernetes to support the team in the engineering of a highly resilient, secure, and effective platform
  • Supporting engineers across American in utilizing the platform to build products powering all parts of the airline.
  • Communicates a clear technical roadmap on the optimal application of technology to products and services to various stakeholders, including executives, business sponsors, delivery teams and managers, and other technical staff
  • Leverages work across the business domains in order to align efforts and create synergies
  • Delivers architectural solutions that incorporate industry and company technology standards
  • Provides technical engineering leadership for supporting Cybersecurity across distributed environments
  • Significant experience in requirements analysis and use case development, with a thorough understanding of software development life cycles, development and technology tools, testing methodologies, and requirements gathering
  • Establishes recommendations and guidelines for the development, test, operations and application support environments
  • Assesses the risk of production deployment of a business critical applications, including installation and configuration readiness, performance and scalability evaluation, stability and durability evaluation, and best practices procedures
  • Assesses the processes that will be used to operate, support and maintain Enterprise implementation(s); refines the deployment process so that it will easily scale to fit into an enterprise scope
  • Actively participates in requirements analysis, proofs of concepts, RFI & RFP processes, and solution delivery
  • Anticipates and acts upon issues that arise, provides alternative approaches, optimal solution, and continuously improving performance of applications
  • Develops prototypes and concepts for new technologies and ideas with little or no guidance
  • Evaluates and creates new tools and techniques to facilitate effective development practices
  • Mentors the development team and promotes ideas for useful new projects and technologies
  • Examines emerging technologies/technology practices and incorporates into architectural solution, when appropriate
  • Assists in determining Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for immediate needs/deployment and enterprise SLAs to support ongoing operations, if any


All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
  • Bachelor's in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology , Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training
  • 8 years experience as a software or platform engineer
  • 5 years of experience with public and private cloud technologies, particularly Kubernetes

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
  • Master's in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology , Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training
  • 3 years of technical or team leadership experience
  • Airline industry experience

Skills, Licenses & Certifications
  • Hands-on experience in systems development in a variety of computing architectures and environments
  • Hands-on experience writing, testing, and maintaining Kubernetes operator code in Go
  • Strong technical expertise in Kubernetes architecture, including networking patterns, security patterns, service mesh, scheduling, and lifecycle automation.
  • Experience with Kubebuilder and/or Operator SDK
  • A test-first mindset and experience using Ginkgo/Gomega
  • Strong understanding of Kubernetes networking internals and cloud networking concepts.
  • Experience maintaining and operating large-scale, highly resilient platforms in the public cloud.
  • Proficient in infrastructure automation & orchestration
  • Proficient in Agile methodologies
  • Significant experience in requirements analysis and use case development, with a thorough understanding of software development life cycles, development and technology tools, testing methodologies, and requirements gathering
  • Ability to create/reengineer integration solutions (architectures) with other enterprise standard technologies
  • Ability to manage multiple efforts concurrently with the skills to keep complex initiatives moving forward quickly while exercising an appropriate level of procedural discipline
  • Proven ability to build strong and sustainable relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Ability to adapt to unexpected events, new facts, and rapidly changing circumstances
  • Ability to thrive in a sense-of-urgency environment and leverage best practices


What you'll get

Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer:
  • Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
  • Health Benefits: On day one, you'll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that's just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
  • Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself - that's why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
  • 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
  • Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more


Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life's journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.

About American Airlines

US Airways provides international and domestic air transport in the United States. It is owned by the American Airlines Group. US Airways utilizes a fleet of 343 mainline jet aircrafts, along with 278 regional jet and turbo-prop aircrafts operated by contract and subsidiary airlines under the name US Airways Express. It was originally established as All American Aviation.It operates an airline network with 193 destinations in 24 countries in North America, South America, Europe, and the Middle East. It also operates the US Airways Shuttle, a US Airways brand which provides hourly service between Boston, New York City, and Washington, D.C.As of October 2013, US Airways employed 32,312 people worldwide and operated 3,028 daily flights.US Airways is a member of Oneworld, and it currently operates along with American Airlines as a result of a merge between the two holding companies of these airliners.US Airways was established in 1973. It operates hubs at Charlotte/Douglas International Airport, Philadelphia Inte...

American Airlines Careers

Join the dynamic team at American Airlines, a leader in global aviation and an innovator in the airline industry. With a wide range of job opportunities, American Airlines is the perfect place to advance your career, offering roles that cater to a variety of skills and professional interests. Work You’ll Do At American Airlines, you will be part of a team that is dedicated to providing world-class service and shaping the future of travel. Our employees enjoy a culture of collaboration and respect, where diversity and inclusion are celebrated. With American Airlines, you can contribute to a legacy of innovation and leadership in the skies. Transform Your Career American Airlines is not just a company; it's a community where you can grow your career through a robust suite of professional development and diversity training programs. Our leadership is committed to nurturing talent and recognizes the value of each individual’s growth. Join a team that leads with integrity and a passion for progress. At American Airlines, your career trajectory is bolstered by our commitment to innovation and excellence in the aviation industry. Internship Opportunities Kickstart your career with an internship at American Airlines. Gain invaluable industry experience, build your resume, and make connections that will propel your professional life. Our internships offer hands-on experience in a variety of departments, helping you discover your path in the aviation industry. Benefits of Working With Us American Airlines places immense value on the well-being of its team members. Employees enjoy competitive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, employee discounts, and flexible spending accounts. More than just perks, our benefits are designed to support your life, both at work and at home. Explore Job Opportunities Whether you’re looking to enhance your career in engineering, customer service, or leadership, American Airlines has a position that will match your skills and passions. We are continuously hiring and looking for motivated individuals who are ready to take their careers to new heights. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search open positions that align with your skills and interests. We are looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players. SEARCH AMERICAN AIRLINES JOBS Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. READ CAREERS BLOG Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding opportunities that await at American Airlines.
Learn more about American Airlines
Size
123,400 employees
Market Cap
$8 billion
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Net Income
-$8.8 billion
Founded
1930
5 Year Trend
-5.7%
Revenue
$17.3 billion
NASDAQ
AAL
* Ladders Estimates

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